pay

Automate agent payment authorization via Machine Payments Protocol with budget checks.

226|55|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Miosa-osa/canopy --skill pay
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: pay
Source: https://github.com/Miosa-osa/canopy/tree/main/library/skills/coordination/pay
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Miosa-osa/canopy --skill pay

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the authorization of payments made by agents to external services, ensuring spending stays within defined governance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Budget-aware approvals: checks budgets and governance thresholds before completing a payment.
  • MPP-backed transactions: uses Machine Payments Protocol to authorize microtransactions, API purchases, and subscriptions.
  • Auditing & logging: records transactions to budget ledger for traceability and forecasting.

Quick Start

Initiate a test payment with /pay to validate governance and budget checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about pay

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate agent payments to external APIs within budget limits?

Automating agent payments to external APIs within budget limits is achieved by authorizing transactions via the Machine Payments Protocol. The system automatically applies budget checks and governance thresholds before completing API purchases or subscriptions.

What is the Machine Payments Protocol used for in workspace transactions?

The Machine Payments Protocol is used to authorize automated agent payments for microtransactions and subscriptions. It ensures workspace spending remains compliant by integrating budget governance and transaction logging into the payment process.

How do I enforce governance thresholds for automated microtransactions?

Enforcing governance thresholds for automated microtransactions requires a budget-aware authorization system. The pay skill validates workspace budget limits and governance rules before authorizing any MPP-backed payment to external services.

Can I use this skill to manage subscriptions across multiple projects?

Yes, you can manage subscriptions across multiple projects and agents. The system applies workspace budget governance to MPP transactions, ensuring all subscription payments satisfy budget checks and are recorded for project-level traceability.

Does the skill log authorized payments to a budget ledger?

Yes, the skill logs authorized payments to a budget ledger. Recording transactions to the ledger provides auditing capabilities, spending traceability, and data for forecasting future workspace budget requirements.

What happens if an agent payment exceeds the workspace budget?

If an agent payment exceeds the workspace budget, the authorization fails. The system strictly applies budget checks and governance thresholds before completing any MPP transaction, preventing unauthorized spending outside defined limits.